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> If they can pay for their own needs themselves, in their gated communities etc. That kind of sounds like California. Crime is so rampant that when I was sear
by systemvoltage 4y ago
> If they can pay for their own needs themselves, in their gated communities etc.
That kind of sounds like California. Crime is so rampant that when I was searching for apartments, these large complexes resemble castles. Heavily fortified and there is a courtyard inside where children can play and families can hang out.
- kelnos 4y agoNot sure where in CA you were looking, but I very rarely see anything like that in SF or the bay area (outside of weird enclaves like Atherton, but I wouldn't go there if you paid me). Courtyards, sure, but I think you're imagining a weird, nefarious spin to them when there isn't any.
- systemvoltage 4y agoIn SF Bay Area. East bay (Oakland), South bay (Fremont, SJC) and San Mateo Area. When I was searching for a place, basically every single apartment complex felt like a castle. Not being nefarious, have no interest in it. You’re more than welcome to check for yourself.
- _skel 4y agoThose courtyard-style apartments don't exist because of crime. They exist because it's nice to have a courtyard. Most apartments in the Bay Area have no outdoor space other than a balcony or a small piece of land on the ground floor about the size of the balconies above. Many don't even have that.